Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 11 • September 2026
Atlanta’s Lantern Parades are more than ‘illuminated, animated giant puppets’ that appear to have come to life
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival returns to Atlanta September 18-20, 2026, at Piedmont Park. The festival is sold-out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets
Events
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 6:00 AM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/18/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Fridays)
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Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
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09/18/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Fridays),
Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Fridays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Fridays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Fridays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Tai Chi at City Springs,
Cost: $25
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09/18/2026 10:00 AM
Students at the Symphony: Symphony Safari,
Cost: $15+
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09/18/2026 10:15 AM
Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $12
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09/18/2026 11:00 AM
Students at the Symphony: Symphony Safari,
Cost: $15+
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09/18/2026 11:45 AM
Free Friday,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 12:00 PM
Six Flags Shuttle Check-Out 2026,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 4:00 PM
Shaky Knees Festival 2026 (Day One),
Cost: $165+
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09/18/2026 4:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Festival at Lanier Islands Resort,
Cost: $20-$35
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09/18/2026 5:00 PM
Friday Jazz at the High Museum,
Cost: $40+
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Between the Knots: Exploration of Textiles — Opening Reception at Reeves House Visual Arts Center,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
GSU Night at Six Flags,
Cost: Listed in the description
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair at Snap Thai Fish House,
Cost: $55-$71.87
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Big Screen on the Green: BackYARD Fest '26 Presented by American Express,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
2026 HBCU Alumni Red Ball Tennis Mixer,
Cost: $25
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Kishida at The Third Door,
Cost: $2.00
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Eddie's Attic,
Cost: $23.37
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09/18/2026 7:00 PM
Diamond Dixie - Nashville Country Duo | National Touring Artist! at MadLife,
Cost: $46.50
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09/18/2026 7:00 PM
Honey N Harmoni at St. James Live! (early show),
Cost: $50.00+
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09/18/2026 7:00 PM
The Disappearers: Marlon James In Conversation With Doug Jones,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 7:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Shaky Knees Festival 2026 (Day One)
09/18/2026 4:00 PM
Piedmont Park
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The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge (England); Steven Grahl, conductor
09/18/2026 7:30 PM
The Cathedral of St. Philip
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Sep. 18
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Pure Indian Classical & Semi Classical Ft. Kaushiki Chakraborty
09/18/2026 7:30 PM
Phase Events
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Sep. 18
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Cash Money & No Limit Tour
09/18/2026 8:00 PM
State Farm Arena
CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Sep. 18
Cash Money, No Limit & Lil Boosie, State Farm Arena - Every once in a...
NAOMI Sharon Presents: ?NO SLEEP IN Paradise TOUR?
09/18/2026 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre
CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Sep. 18
Naomi Sharon, Buckhead Theatre - Throughout the 2010s, Drake's record...
CL SPOTLIGHT: As seen on Love on the Spectrum!
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